Your FlutterFlow App Is 90% Done? Here’s How to Finally Launch It! 🚀🎯
Most FlutterFlow apps never get finished😬🚧. Don't be one of them – here's how you can launch your app to stores as planned in 5 simple steps.
I see it all the time—founders and devs build their app to 90%, then hit a wall. Suddenly, motivation drops, small tasks feel massive, and launching seems impossible. 😵💫
But here’s the thing: done is always better than perfect. The difference between successful apps and abandoned projects isn’t a perfect UI or the right feature set. It’s shipping. 🚢
If you’re stuck in the last 10%, this email is for you. Here’s a battle-tested roadmap to push your app over the finish line and finally launch. 🚀
1️⃣ Set Yourself Up for Success Early
Most people wait until the last minute to handle launch requirements. That’s a mistake. If you want a smooth launch, start these early:
✅ Set up your Apple & Google Developer accounts now.
Apple’s approval process can take days or even weeks—do this before it becomes a blocker.
If you don’t have developer accounts, apply for them early and also get your DUNS number to avoid last-minute delays.
✅ Enable FlutterFlow deployments & test on real devices.
If you plan to use TestFlight (iOS) or Google Play Internal Testing, set up deployments NOW.
While FlutterFlow has a built-in Test Mode for quick previews, make sure to also test on real devices to catch unexpected issues before launch.
If exporting manually, get Xcode & Android Studio working early so you’re not setting it up last-minute.
✅ Sort out backend & API integrations before UI work is "done."
Firebase, Supabase, Stripe, or third-party APIs—set them up BEFORE polishing your UI.
Test Cloud Functions separately before integrating them into the app.
Skipping these steps is why so many apps stall at 90%—don’t let that be you.
2️⃣ Make a Final Sprint List (and Stick to It)
One reason apps don’t launch? Too many unfinished tasks with no clear plan. Instead of floating between random fixes, create a Final Sprint List:
📌 Write down everything left to do.
Use Notion, ClickUp, or Trello.
Categorize tasks into three groups:
Must-Haves (launch blockers)
Nice-to-Haves (can wait for v1.1)
Post-Launch Fixes (things you’ll refine later)
📌 Commit to focused sprint cycles.
Set 1-week sprints to tackle only the most important tasks.
No more random fixes—just focused execution.
📌 Get external feedback early.
Find 3–5 people to test the app now. They’ll catch problems you’re blind to.
3️⃣ Done Is Better Than Perfect – Release a Functional v1.0
Let me say this clearly: your v1.0 doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to work.
🚀 Define your launch version.
What’s the simplest version of your app that delivers value?
Cut out anything that isn’t essential.
🚀 Launch first, iterate later.
The best apps evolve post-launch. Get real users, real feedback, and improve from there.
🚀 Get analytics in place.
Use Firebase Analytics to track user behavior from Day 1.
Don’t let perfection kill progress. Ship your app.
4️⃣ Check Your Pre-Launch Essentials
You can’t launch without these—handle them now:
✅ App Store & Play Store Ready?
Privacy Policy & Terms of Service (generate via Termly or Firebase Hosting)
App screenshots & descriptions (customize beyond FlutterFlow defaults)
✅ Onboarding & First-Time User Experience?
Can a new user understand your app in 30 seconds or less?
Are error messages actually helpful?
✅ Basic analytics & error tracking?
Firebase Crashlytics = catch and fix crashes early.
Google Analytics (GA4) = see how people use your app.
✅ Do you have a visibility plan?
At minimum: a simple landing page + a launch post on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Reddit.
If no one knows your app exists, it won’t get users.
5️⃣ Set a Hard Deadline & Announce It
⏳ Set a public launch date.
Tell people. Post it. Make it real.
When you’re accountable to others, you’ll actually finish.
📩 Collect a small waitlist.
Even 10–20 emails on a pre-launch list can boost early traction.
🚀 Submit to app stores early.
App Store reviews can take time—submit before your official launch date.
Final Thought: Every Live App Started as an Imperfect v1.0
The difference between a successful app and an abandoned one? Shipping it.
Even the best apps launched with flaws—your job is to get it out there and improve.
👉 What’s stopping you from finishing your FlutterFlow app? Join the discussion on our Discord server and share your thoughts on launching successfully!